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New health education materials for neglected skin diseases in Yemen

Leishmaniasis ankle lesionLeishmaniasis is a major public health problem in the Eastern Mediterranean Region where cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis are both endemicLeprosy, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis are known, but neglected, diseases in Yemen. They are neglected due to their low mortality rate and lack of resources. These factors lead to problems in reaching large numbers of people and the consequences of long-term infection vary, but include disfiguring scars and ulcers, severe pain, limb deformities and damage to internal organs.

There is also a lack of information about the diseases, vectors, parasites and methods of transmission which also increases morbidity.

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Global visibility for WHO publications at the 28th International Book Fair

WHO's booth at the International Book Fair

2 October 2012 – This year, for the first time, the WHO country office in Yemen participated in the 28th International Book Fair, which was held from 25 September to 5 October 2012. WHO Yemen's participation was in coordination with the UN Information Centre and the UN Country Team in Yemen. WHO's publications included books, posters and pamphlets, and covered a wide spectrum of priority health issues. The event provided a good opportunity to raise the public's awareness and sensitize them to the role of WHO in Yemen and the United Nations in general.

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    Global visibility for WHO publications at the 28th International Book Fair

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The Ministry of Human Rights celebrated Human Rights Day on 10 December 2011 with support from its development partners. Activities included publications, seminars, children songs and an inauguration ceremony. WHO supported...

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23 May 2012 – Yemen is facing increasing social, economic, security and humanitarian challenges. The nationwide political, humanitarian and security crisis has only added to an already high health burden. Overall,...

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